Iowa Legislature Moving Forward with Important Pro-Gun and Pro-Hunting Legislation

Iowa Legislature Moving Forward with Important Pro-Gun and Pro-Hunting Legislation

Posted: 01.24.12 04:00 PM

Yesterday, the state House Public Safety Subcommittee passed HF 573 by a 2 to 1 vote.* This important “stand your ground” self-defense legislation will now be heard by the full House Public Safety Committee as early as tomorrow.* State Representatives Clel Baulder (R-58) and Matt Windschitl (R-56) voted to pass HF 573, while Representative Rick Olson (D-68) voted against it.* Also, Senate Joint Resolution 2001 passed in the state Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee by a 9 to 3 vote.** In the meantime, House Joint Resolution 2001, House companion of SJR 2001, is expected to be voted on tomorrow in the state House Natural Resources Committee.*